Notes From the Field
7 articles from a licensed engineer on foundations, retaining walls and the reports that decide what a structure needs.
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Code-Compliant Retaining Wall Design in Dallas-Fort Worth
A retaining wall that goes up without an engineered design looks the same on the day it is built as one that has been properly analyzed. The difference shows up when the soil behind it moves. This explains when engineering is required, what the analysis covers, and what code-compliant retaining wall design looks like in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Heath Salmon, PE
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Structural Damage Assessment in Fort Worth: What to Expect from the Engineer
A structural damage assessment answers one question: what happened to this building and what needs to happen next? This explains when Fort Worth homeowners need one, what the engineer examines on site, and what the written report contains.
Heath Salmon, PE
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What Does a Foundation Inspection Cost in North Texas?
A general foundation inspection averages $262 in Texas. A licensed engineer's inspection runs $300 to $1,000. The gap is not a markup, it is a different product, and this explains which one your situation needs.
Heath Salmon, PE
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HUD Engineering Report for Manufactured Homes: What Your Lender Needs
A lender asking for a foundation certification wants one document from a Texas-licensed engineer. Here is the standard behind it, what the engineer checks on site and what to line up before closing.
Heath Salmon, PE
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15 Questions to Ask a Foundation Repair Contractor
Texas has no state licence for foundation repair contractors, so the questions you ask before signing are the vetting. These fifteen cover credentials, diagnosis, warranty, contract terms and the red flags.
Heath Salmon, PE
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The 8 Best Foundation and Structural Engineers in Arlington, TX (2026)
Arlington homeowners comparing foundation and structural engineers can use this list to weigh eight local firms on independence, Arlington office location, licensing, Google rating and review volume before booking an inspection.
Heath Salmon, PE
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Foundation Cracks in North Texas: Which Ones Matter and Which Do Not
A crack is evidence, not a verdict. Here is what the published Texas guidance says each of the common ones usually means, and the point at which it is worth an engineer's opinion.
Heath Salmon, PE
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